Castaic Lake / Templin Hwy – lake administered by County of Los Angeles

Large horseshoe shaped reservoir surrounded by low rolling hills. The dam is 50′ above water line. Facilities include bathrooms, boat docks & ramps, picnic tables & grills.Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (8,800 Acres) is a reservoir of the State Water Project. It is one of the Project’s largest recreational lakes and the terminal of its west branch. The site includes 29 miles of shoreline. A major attraction is the 425-foot tall Castaic Dam. Castaic Lake has two bodies of water. Lower lake is for non-power boating and canoeing. Swimming season on lower lake runs from mid-May to mid-September. Upper lake is for sailing, power boating, water and jet skiing, and fishing. The lake is stocked with bass, trout and catfish. Boat rentals and a tackle bait shop are available.